Lobster Dinner

[STEELERETTE]

We are traveling on the Liberty of the Seas on 6/20 and I want to make a dinner reservation at Chop's and Portofino's, but I do not want to miss the lobster night in the dining room. I missed it the last time and was very disappointed. I believe I thought it was on one of the two formal nights, but it wasn't. Does anyone know how to find out this information? Do I need to book my dinner reservations now, or just do it when we board the ship?

 

Thanks,

Steelerette

[peteranddan]

We will be cruising RCCL for the first time in December, but from what I've read on these boards, they no longer do a "lobster night" in the MDR.

 

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news...enjoy your shrimp :eek:

[HorrorFan]

I wouldn't be too concerned about missing 'Lobster' night in the MDR.

Really.

[Cajun Gal]

We are traveling on the Liberty of the Seas on 6/20 and I want to make a dinner reservation at Chop's and Portofino's, but I do not want to miss the lobster night in the dining room. I missed it the last time and was very disappointed. I believe I thought it was on one of the two formal nights, but it wasn't. Does anyone know how to find out this information? Do I need to book my dinner reservations now, or just do it when we board the ship?

 

Thanks,

Steelerette

 

We were on the May 9th sailing of Liberty. We had lobster on the second formal night. They were very small and not that good. We were never offered seconds, either.

[Dirty Hobbit]

According to the 7 day standard RCCL MDR menu that has been posted here reciently, the "Fisherman’s Plate" (lobster tail served with shrimp) is served on the second formal night (day 6, second to last night). I have always been served lobster tail and always been allowed seconds (or thrids or more!) but that is based on supply and I always eat on 2nd seating) on all of my RCCL cruises and it is almost always on a formal night. I have always enjoyed the lobster and is always my favorite meal in the MDR.

 

Day 1

Starters:

Strawberry, Kiwi and Pineapple Medley

Smoked Fish Tapenade

Vidalia Onion Tart

Sopa de Tortilla

Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup

Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho

Spinach Salad

 

Main Courses:

Shrimp Ravioli

Pan fried Pork Medallions

Slow-roasted Prime Rib

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Quesadilla

Aloo Gobi Methi (potato and cauliflower curry)

Pan seared Atlantic Salmon

 

Alternative selections:

Traditional Caesar Salad

Fettucini w/ Marinara Sauce

Broiled Fillet of Cod

Grilled Chicken Breast

Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin Steak

Chops Fillet for $14.95

 

Desserts:

Strawberry Pavlova

Chocolate Cherry Cake

Savarin

Low-fat Blueberry and Peach Cobbler

Sugar-free Chocolate Pot de Crème

Cheese Tray

Various Ice creams and Sherbets

 

Day 2 (formal)

Starters:

Orange Carpaccio

Shrimp Cocktail

Escargots Bourguignonne

Lobster Bisque

Oxtail Broth

Chilled Golden Pear Soup

Caesar Salad

 

Main Courses:

Truffled Wild Mushroom Linguini Alfredo

Golden Sea Bass

Roasted Duck

Eggplant Mozzarella Tower

Fillet of Beef

 

Alternative Selections:

Traditional Caesar Salad

Fettucine w/ Marinara Sauce

Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon

Grilled Chicken Breast

Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin Steak

Chops Fillet for $14.95

 

Desserts:

Grand Marnier Souffle

Double Strawberry Cheesecake

Cherries Jubilee

Low-fat Double Strawberry Cheesecake

Sugar-free Coconut Vanilla Layer Cake

Cheese Tray

Various Ice creams and Sherbets

 

Day 3

Starters:

Caprese Salad

Antipasti

Scallop Risotto

Creamy Roasted Garlic Soup

Minestrone

Chilled Strawberry Bisque

Insalata Mista

 

Main Courses:

Rigatoni Pasta

Garlic Tiger Shrimp

Chicken Marsala

Vegetarian Chili

Lamb Shank w/ Rosemary

 

Alternative Selections:

Traditional Caesar Salad

Fettucine w/ Marinara Sauce

Broiled Fillet of Atlantic Cod

Grilled Chicken Breast

Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin Steak

Chops Fillet for $14.95

 

Desserts:

Warm Chocolate Cake

Raspberry Panna Cotta

Tiramisu

Low-fat Angel Food Cake

Sugar-free Chocolate Mint Cake

Cheese Tray

Various Ice creams and Sherbets

 

Day 4

Starters:

Exotic Fruits w/ Mojito Jelly

Crab and Shrimp Salad

Beef and Veal Tortellacci

Jalapeno Potato Soup

Chicken Consomme

Chilled Cranberry and Mango Soup

Seasonal Greens

 

Main Courses:

Penne Tarantina w/ mussels, shrimp, and scallops

Parmesan Crusted Turkey Tenderloin

Slow-roasted Beef Shoulder Fillet

Asparagus and Brie Tart

Cornmeal Dusted Tilapia

 

Alternative Selections:

Traditional Caesar Salad

Fettucine w/ Marinara Sauce

Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon

Grilled Chicken Breast

Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin Steak

Chops Fillet for $14.95

 

Desserts:

Choco-Chino Trilogy

Banana and Baileys Brulee (BBB)

Magic Mango Parfait

Low-fat Exotic Pineapple and Coconut Cake

Steamed Sugar-free Vanilla and Berry Custard

Cheese Tray

Various Ice creams and Sherbets

 

Day 5

Starters:

Fresh Seasonal Fruits w/ passionfruit coulis

House Terrine (duck pate)

Crab Cake

New England Clam Chowder

Asian-style Chicken Soup

Chilled Golden Delicious Apple Soup

Focaccia and Tomato Salad

 

Main Courses:

Cheese Tortelloni

Panko-Cilantro Crusted Catch-of-the-Day

Lamb T-Bone Osso Buco

Pan-fried Cauliflower Cakes

Vegetable Vindaloo

Slow-roasted Double Cut Pork Loin Steak

 

Alternative Selections:

Traditional Caesar Salad

Fettucine w/ Marinara Sauce

Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon

Grilled Chicken Breast

Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin Steak

Chops Fillet for $14.95

 

Desserts:

Ivory Chocolate Fondue

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake

Apple Pie ala Mode

Low-fat Carmelized Pina Colada Tart

Sugar-free Fruit Pillow

Cheese Tray

Various Ice creams and Sherbets

 

Day 6 (Formal)

Starters:

Sun-Ripened Pineapple

Citrus Cured Salmon

Creamed Wild Mushroom in Puff Pastry

Cream of Asparagus Soup

Double Duck Consomme

Roasted Cold Peach Soup

House Salad

 

Main Courses:

New England Bay Scallops and Ziti

Fisherman’s Plate (lobster tail and shrimp)

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib

Asian Fried Tofu

Thai BBQ Chicken Breast

 

Alternative Selections:

Traditional Caesar Salad

Fettucine w/ Marinara Sauce

Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon

Grilled Chicken Breast

Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin Steak

Chops Fillet for $14.95

 

Desserts:

Dessert Sampler

Low-fat Berry Mousse

Sugar-free Red Berry Tart

Cheese Tray

Various Ice creams and Sherbets

 

Day 7

Starters:

Fire Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Shrimp Cocktail

Spinach Dip

Roasted Pumpkin and Apple Soup

Onion Soup

Chilled Forest Berries and Buttermilk Soup

Caesar Salad

 

Main Courses:

Grey Goose Vodka and Smoked Salmon Cream Pasta

Roasted Turkey

Grilled NY Strip steak

Indian Vegetable Curry

Mahi Mahi Tempura

 

Alternative selections:

Traditional Caesar Salad

Fettucine w/ Marinara Sauce

Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon

Grilled Chicken Breast

Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin Steak

Chops Fillet for $14.95

 

Desserts:

Brownie Madness

Key Lime Pie

Banana and Crunchy Nut Parfait

Low-fat Strawberry Shortcake

Sugar-free Key Lime Pie

Cheese Tray

Various Ice creams and Sherbets

[cb at sea]

There really isn't a "lobster" night anymore--now, they call it a Fishermans platter (or something like that) and if you miss it, you won't have missed much. It's NOT what it used to be!

[caribbeanboy]

There really isn't a "lobster" night anymore--now, they call it a Fishermans platter (or something like that) and if you miss it, you won't have missed much. It's NOT what it used to be!

 

True! nothing to write home about. For me living here in the Caribbean is double dissapointing those lobster tails.

[cruisedawgg]

Sure, it's called the "Fisherman's Platter" now, but it's still the tail of a Lobster. I was on the May 4 sailing on FOS out of PC, and we definitely had the "platter" one night. And I was OFFERED a second plate without asking!

[SDA1125]

Just back from EOS on May 28th -lobster night was the last night and we ordered two with no problem. Its by no means a huge tail but it is still lobster and was very good.

[karena1]

My DH thinks the Fisherman's Platter is not bad at all. Sure it is not huge lobster. But he got as much as he wanted, in fact our waiter brought hime 3 to start with. With all the shrimp cocktails he had before dinner, and the shrimp with the lobster, he was stuffed.

 

When we were on Liberty last year, it was on the second formal night. Unless you want 5* dining lobster, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the fisherman's platter they serve now. DH was perfectly content with it.

[Shekim]

Just back from EOS on May 28th -lobster night was the last night and we ordered two with no problem. Its by no means a huge tail but it is still lobster and was very good.

 

For those of us who don't get lobster at home the RC lobster is GREAT! Although we live on the Gulf Coast we don't get lobster...any other seafood, sure. We've got the best shrimp around! But lobster...have 3 :D

[grand isle joe]

You can't even call them lobsters...being warm water creatures and probably from South Africa or someplace else and previously frozen. Nothing like a fresh Maine lobster. Nothing else can compare. As previous posters have stated you are not really missing much.

 

As they say down east "Lobstah just excuse for eatin' buttah.":D

[mation101]

Here in So Cal we have been seeing fresh frozen tails for $3.99 -$6.99each, at that price I would rather buy my own and cook them properly, then eat the little rubber balls you tend to get in the MDR. I personally think lobster gets a much better rap than is really deserves.

[firefly4423]

thanks for the dinning list. Its gives insight and what they actually do on most cruises and shows how the present things!

[ziggypup]

You can't even call them lobsters...being warm water creatures and probably from South Africa or someplace else and previously frozen. Nothing like a fresh Maine lobster. Nothing else can compare. As previous posters have stated you are not really missing much.

 

As they say down east "Lobstah just excuse for eatin' buttah.":D

 

I second that. Living on the East Coast I am all Maine Lobstered out. I just devoured a 4 pounder last week, but boy was it good.

[nealstuber]

I wouldn't be too concerned about missing 'Lobster' night in the MDR.

Really.

 

I would be - its not somehting I typically splurge for at home and something I look forward to.

 

I'm sure you feel the same way about other aspects of cruising that I couldn't give two hoots about.

[STEELERETTE]

Thanks to everyone who responded to my lobster question! I appreciate everyone's insight and especially enjoyed the menu for the week!

[caribbeanboy]

I second that. Living on the East Coast I am all Maine Lobstered out. I just devoured a 4 pounder last week, but boy was it good.

 

Nothing like a fresh Caribbean lobster;)

[vppro]

Does anyone know if there is a fisherman's platter on a 5 night sailing? We are on EOS to Bermuda next week. Thanks.

[nanfromatlanta]

Here in So Cal we have been seeing fresh frozen tails for $3.99 -$6.99each, at that price I would rather buy my own and cook them properly, then eat the little rubber balls you tend to get in the MDR. I personally think lobster gets a much better rap than is really deserves.

 

I agree. Here in the Atlanta area, the prices are pretty much the same and the quality, although frozen, is far better that what is served in the dining room (also from frozen).

 

I thought that you could get frozen lobster tails almost anywhere these days. All of the supermarkets as well as Costco, Sams & BJ's have them. ;)

 

Now, whole fresh lobster is another story.... That's good eating!!... :D

[ziggypup]

Nothing like a fresh Caribbean lobster;)

 

Forget that. I want a real lobster with claws !!! :)

[dougp26364]

We are traveling on the Liberty of the Seas on 6/20 and I want to make a dinner reservation at Chop's and Portofino's, but I do not want to miss the lobster night in the dining room. I missed it the last time and was very disappointed. I believe I thought it was on one of the two formal nights, but it wasn't. Does anyone know how to find out this information? Do I need to book my dinner reservations now, or just do it when we board the ship?

 

Thanks,

Steelerette

 

I have found the easiest way is to just ask the host at the specialty restaurants. There are a few menu's that we don't care for in the MDR. One was the night they had the tom turkey offering. I told them what I was trying to avoid, they looked at their list and told me what night that meal would be served in the main dining room and we made our reservations. I'm sure they can tell you what night is "lobster night" in the MDR if you want to make sure you don't miss it.

 

As mentioned by other posters, you're not really missing much. It's more like overcooked pieces of rubber with drawn butter poored over it. Definately not a lobster lovers idea of what lobster should be but, probably the best that can be done when you're serving 1000 or more people in a seating and almost all of them want the lobster.

[Dpeeps]

We were on the 5 nighter on the Navigator....and yes there was a lobster night...the fishermans platter which has already been mentioned....but us being from Ohio....and not picky eaters.....my husband thouroughly enjoyed the lobster tails! He actually had 7 of them! But like I said ....he is not a picky eater! :) Sorry tho...I can't remember the night it was on??

[LuckiePuris]

For cruises of more than 14 nights, would you have more than one lobster night?

 

Can you order as many lobster tails as you want? If you want two or three, do you ask for this many when you first order? Or finish one, and then ask to order another?

 

Also, if you can't decide between two desserts etc. Do the waiters have any problem with you ordering two desserts?

[monn_a]

I just returned from the Serenade and the lobster night was on the second formal night...but the cruise before that it was on the last night of the cruise. They did offer add'l tails if you wanted one on our cruise...apparently it varies from cruise to cruise...